Catheter Tube Not Draining Into Bag

At a loss any help would be appreciated.

Catheter tube not draining into bag.

The drainage tube is at the end of the catheter tube. There the bacterial infection builds where it can cause kidney failure septicemia and death. Next drain any remaining urine from the disconnected bag. If you notice that the drainage bag is empty.

No urine is draining into the drainage bag kinking compression of the catheter or drainage bag tube check the tubing and remove any kinks and obstructions. Loose fitting underwear is best. It has been irrigated bag changed will drain without bag or into leg bag. If there is no urine draining into your bag take the following steps.

If the drainage bag tubing or catheter is twisted kinked or being pressed against your body with too much pressure such as under clothing or a leg strap then the urine will not flow freely. Check the position of the leg straps. Snug or tight undergarments can block urine. Check for and remove any kinks in the catheter or the drainage bag tubing.

Look at your leg straps to make sure it fits correctly and isn t causing an obstruction. To reduce the odour wash your hands with soap and water. Check for kinks in the catheter or drainage bag tubing. Make sure all the urine from the catheter tube drains into the catheter bag as you hold it straight.

Ensure the bag is positioned below your bladder when you are. Trace the tubing from where it exists your urethra to where it ends or meets up with the drainage bag and undo any kinks that you find. Check for and remove any kinks in the catheter or the bag tubing. When a catheter blocks urine can no longer drain into the collection bag and so pushes back up from the bladder into the kidneys.

Ensure the drainage bag is below the level of the. You should also disconnect the bag from the catheter tubing. You should then pour some warm soapy water into the bag. If there is no urine draining into your bag take the following steps.

Check that the leg bag straps are fitted correctly and are not causing bag obstruction. Check to see if the urinary bag or catheter tubing has any kinks. Adjust the position of the patient. It is connected to the catheter tube with a plastic colored clip.

Incorrect positioning of the drainage bag check the tubing. Check that the leg bag straps are. Open the drainage valve to drain the soap and fill the bag with vinegar and water. Raise the drainage tube straight up.